They gathered all of their patio furniture, a couple of antique rockers and some window screens and scattered them across their front lawn. The plan was to pressure wash the entire hoouse and they didn’t want to get bleach all over everything. The couple went into the back yard and started cleaning the exterior walls. After a few minutes, they returned to the front yard to replace all of the patio furniture. But it was all gone… They looked up and down the street, but saw nothing.
After coming up with no clues whatsoever, the stumped couple asked a neighbor to look at their surveillance camera footage. When they sat down to figure out what happened, they were stunned by what they saw. As the lawn furniture sat stacked in the yard, a trash collecting crew drove up, grabbed the furniture, threw it into the back of the truck and drove off. The total items of furniture lost were 4 pieces of outdoor furniture, a glass-topped table, two rocking chairs and several window screens. They did, however, leave a welcome mat behind. The couple immedately called the waste department and asked about the incident. A representative asked them if they had requested a bulk pickup, and they had not. The couple says the furniture should have never been taken, especially since it was nowhere near their trash cans, saying the items were close to the house in the front yard.
Once contacted by Shannon Behnken of Better Call Behnken on NewsChannel 8, a representative of Waste Connections said the company would reimburse the couple for the $915 value of the items, saying it was the proper thing to do. Source: WFLA.com
Ozzy Rules!
Grammy Awards: 2023 Rock/Metal/Alternative Winners List
The 2023 Grammy Awards kicked off with the Premiere Ceremony, as with previous years. During the Premiere Ceremony, fans saw all six rock/metal/alternative categories presented.
The categories comprised a diverse field of seasoned acts and some newer names in the rock landscape. Below are all of the rock/metal/alternative winners, along with the winners of the general field categories. (Winners are updated in real-time.)
The 2023 Grammy Awards air live on CBS on Sunday, February 5 at 8 PM ET/5 PM PT.
Best Rock Performance
Beck – “Old Man”
The Black Keys – “Wild Child”
Brandi Carlile – “Broken Horses” – WINNER
Bryan Adams – “So Happy It Hurts”
Idles – “Crawl!”
Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Jeff Beck – “Patient Number 9”
Turnstile – “Holiday”Carlile appeared thrilled and shocked to win the Grammy for Best Rock Performance with her bandmates Phil and Tim Hanseroth. She said in her acceptance speech, “I cannot tell you how much this means to us. We’re born and raised in Seattle. When I met these guys 22 years ago, we decided to get in a van and be a band together.” Carlile added, “I met them, and they were covered in Ramones tattoos, and they had never even played an acoustic guitar. And then this happened!”
Best Metal Performance
Ghost – “Call Me Little Sunshine”
Megadeth – “We’ll Be Back”
Muse – “Kill or Be Killed”
Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Tony Iommi – “Degradation Rules” – WINNER
Turnstile – “Blackout”Producer Andrew Watt accepted the Grammy along Metallica bassist Robert Trujillo, who both played on Ozzy’s latest studio album Patient Number 9. Watt said during his speech, “We had so much fun making this album. We got to unite Ozzy and Tony together and make a great song.” Watt added, “I talked to Ozzy on the car ride over and he had two messages for the people: I love you all, and f— off!”
Best Rock Song
Brandi Carlile – “Broken Horses” – WINNER
Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Jeff Beck – “Patient Number 9”
Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Black Summer”
Turnstile – “Blackout”
The War on Drugs – “Harmonia’s Dream”Carlile, once again, looked thrilled and shocked to win another Grammy tonight when she won Best Rock Song for “Broken Horses.” The singer-songwriter acknowledged her mother in the crowd saying, “Mom, I gotta thank you for telling me to stop singing so angry, because I ignored that, like I ignored everything you ever told me to do.” She continued, with a laugh, “But I cut my hair, and I learned how to scream, and I just won a Grammy for a rock and roll song I wrote with all my heart.”
Best Rock Album
The Black Keys – Dropout Boogie
Elvis Costello & The Imposters – The Boy Named If
Idles – Crawler
Machine Gun Kelly – Mainstream Sellout
Ozzy Osbourne – Patient Number 9 – WINNER
Spoon – Lucifer on the SofaWatt and Trujillo returned to accept the Grammy for Best Rock Album on Ozzy’s behalf. Watt said, “We just want to take a second to thank the unbelievable musicians that helped to make this album. So many people came together for Ozzy: The great Taylor Hawkins, Chad Smith, Robert Trujillo, the great Jeff Beck – the greatest guitar player alive, Josh Homme.” Trujillo then jumped in and continued, “Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath.”
Best Alternative Music Performance
Arctic Monkeys – “There’d Better Be a Mirrorball”
Big Thief – “Certainty”
Florence and the Machine – “King”
Wet Leg – “Chaise Lounge” – WINNER
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Featuring Perfume Genius – “Spitting Off the Edge of the World”The British Indie rock band looked absolutely floored they won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Performance. Rhian Teasdale said while holding the award, “This is so funny. Thanks so much. What are we doing here? I don’t know! But here we are.” She continued, “This year has been so surprising, starting this band has been such a surprise.”
Best Alternative Music Album
Arcade Fire – WE
Big Thief – Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in You
Björk – Fossora
Wet Leg – Wet Leg – WINNER
Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Cool It DownWet Leg returned to the stage to accept the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album. Once again, the band couldn’t believe what was happening. Henry Holmes said, “This is just a magical evening. There are so many people out there we should thank, and my mind has gone blank. I feel I might wet myself, and it’s all getting a bit much. Thank you to everyone who’s helped us do this.” He added, while pointing to his bandmates, “And thank you to all you guys. We’re one big f—ed up family.”
Record of the Year
ABBA – Don’t Shut Me Down
Adele – Easy on Me
Beyoncé – Break My Soul
Brandi Carlile Featuring Lucius – You and Me on the Rock
Doja Cat – Woman
Harry Styles – As It Was
Kendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5
Lizzo – About Damn Time – WINNER
Mary J. Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous
Steve Lacy – Bad HabitAlbum of the Year
ABBA – Voyage
Adele – 30
Bad Bunny – Un Verano Sin Ti
Beyoncé – Renaissance
Brandi Carlile – In These Silent Days
Coldplay – Music of the Spheres
Harry Styles – Harry’s House – WINNER
Kendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers
Lizzo – Special
Mary J. Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe)Song of the Year
Adele – “Easy on Me”
Beyoncé – “Break My Soul”
Bonnie Raitt – “Just Like That” – WINNER
DJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy – “God Did”
Gayle – “ABCDEFU”
Harry Styles – “As It Was”
Kendrick Lamar – “The Heart Part 5”
Lizzo – “About Damn Time”
Steve Lacy – “Bad Habit”
Taylor Swift – “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (The Short Film)Best New Artist
Anitta
Domi & JD Beck
Latto
Måneskin
Molly Tuttle
Muni Long
Omar Apollo
Samara Joy – WINNER
Tobe Nwigwe
Wet Leg
Alice Turned 75 Over The Weekend
Alice Cooper: His 25 Best Songs Ranked
Alice Cooper, a five-piece hard rock band hailing from Detroit, Michigan, pioneered a brand of shocking theatrical rock that stabbed a stake through the heart of the 1960’s love generation. With the help of producer Bob Ezrin, the band released one iconic record after another in the early ‘70s, including Love It To Death (1971), Killer (1971), School’s Out (1972), and Billion Dollar Babies(1973). The Alice Cooper Band rose to the top of the glittery glam rock pile with their anthemic songs and elaborate stage show featuring guillotines, electric chairs, and boa constrictors among other frightening antics.
Vocalist Vincent Furnier legally changed his name to Alice Cooper and released the record that launched his solo career: 1975’s Welcome To My Nightmare. Since then, “The Coop,” as he’s fondly referred to, has released 21 studio albums (28 including his work with the Alice Cooper Group) and 11 live albums. Alice, who is celebrating his 74th birthday today (Feb. 4), still tours regularly; he averages around 200 shows a year. When he’s not on stage bringing gritty hard rock to the masses, he can be found living in Phoenix, Arizona pursuing a lower golf handicap.
To celebrate the Godfather of Shock Rock’s birthday, we’ve ranked 25 of Alice Cooper’s greatest songs.
25. “I Love The Dead” – ‘Billion Dollar Babies’ (1973)
ShareThe final track on 1973’s ‘Billion Dollar Babies’ is without a doubt one of Alice Cooper’s creepiest. The song’s eerie piano-led introduction paired with scorching solos from guitarist Glen Buxton tackles exactly what Cooper is known for: humorously macabre subject matter.
24. “Luney Tune” – ‘School’s Out’ (1972)
ShareOne of the Alice Cooper Group’s grizzliest tracks - that features a violin solo nonetheless!
23. “Devil’s Food / The Black Widow” – ‘Welcome To My Nightmare’ (1975)
ShareHow do you take a song and make it both scary and fun? Add Vincent Price of course! “Devil’s Food” and “The Black Widow” set the scene for Alice’s first concept record. 1975’s ‘Welcome To My Nightmare’ retells the nocturnal nightmares of a young boy named Steven and kicked Alice Cooper’s new solo career into high gear.
22. “Might As Well Be On Mars” – ‘Hey Stoopid’ (1991)
ShareAlthough Alice Cooper is known for his upbeat, hard-rockin', anthemic tracks, his talents as not only a songwriter but a lyricist are vastly underrated. The sixth track on 1991’s ‘Hey Stoopid,’ clocking in at just over seven minutes, is a superb example of The Coop’s ability to write a tear-jerkin’ ballad.
21. “Bed of Nails” – ‘Trash’ (1989)
ShareIn the late ‘80s, Alice Cooper - with the help of Bon Jovi and Aerosmith producer, Desmond Child - adapted to the newest generation of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. And since it was the ‘80s, of course, that also included a lot of Aquanet. The sixth track on 1989’s ‘Trash’ is a perfect example of Alice’s flawless transition to the hard rock of the time.
20. “Department of Youth” – ‘Welcome To My Nightmare’ (1975)
ShareSince the start of Alice Cooper’s career, he’s had a reputation as a parent’s worst nightmare. But that hasn’t stopped him from appealing to the world’s youth – in fact, it probably helped. Songs like “School’s Out” and this one became youth anthems that transcended the era.
19. “Be My Lover” – ‘Killer’ (1971)
Share“She asked me why the singer’s name was Alice/I said listen, baby/You really wouldn’t understand.” Before ‘Wannabe’ by The Spice Girls, there was Alice Cooper. Written by original Alice Cooper Group guitarist Michael Bruce, this cut is a Cooper classic; fit with a catchy, boogie-esque riff and noteworthy guitar fills from Glen Buxton.
18. “Ballad of Dwight Fry” – ‘Love It To Death’ (1971)
Share“Mommy, where’s daddy?/Do you think he’ll ever come home?” There’s no way this list could exist without including one of Alice Cooper’s most haunting tracks and a live show staple - usually sang in the shock rocker’s infamous straitjacket right before he gets the guillotine!
17. “Guilty” – ‘Alice Cooper Goes To Hell’ (1976)
ShareAlthough so many of the tracks in Alice Cooper’s catalog seem to revolve solely around the caricature of Alice Cooper, many of them translate into a way larger, more personal, picture. ‘Guilty’ seems to do the same thing, touching on the public’s consistent finger-pointing of Alice’s so-called ‘violent influence’ on the youth. “If you call that guilty/Well then, I guess I am.”
16. “Killed By Love” – “Along Came A Spider” (2008)
ShareA.C. has always had a knack for writing stories, and he knocks it out of the park once again with this concept record, ‘Along Came A Spider’, which details the thoughts of a spider-obsessed serial killer on the hunt for his next victim. …we know, pretty on-brand for The Coop, right? This cut is one of the releases’ finest efforts.
15. “I Never Cry” – ‘Alice Cooper Goes To Hell’ (1976)
ShareYet another example of Alice’s exquisite lyrical work. Though a tamer track from Cooper, “I Never Cry” seems to serve as a confessional and is arguably one of the rawest songs in his seemingly endless catalog
14. “Caught In A Dream” – ‘Love It To Death’ (1971)
ShareThis upbeat, rockin’ track opens up the Alice Cooper Group’s third studio record; although ‘Love It To Death’ almost seems like their first (their first two albums, 1969’s ‘Pretties For You’ and 1970’s ‘Easy Action’ were good, but things really kicked in with ‘Love It To Death’). With the help of producer Bob Ezrin, also known for his later work with KISS and Pink Floyd, the Alice Cooper Group found the unique sound that would propel them into their next six records.
13. “Hello Hooray” – ‘Billion Dollar Babies’ (1973)
ShareThis atmospheric track is arguably one of the greatest album openers of the 1970s and was written with the sole purpose of opening up a mind-blowing rock and roll show… which is exactly what the Alice Cooper Group did on the Billion Dollar Babies tour. As seen in the shockingly bad, yet fantastic, ‘Good To See You Again Alice Cooper’ film.
12. “Nurse Rozetta” – ‘From The Inside (1978)
ShareFollowing a stay in a mental asylum in the late ‘70s to treat his alcoholism, Alice returned to his musical craft with a plethora of stories and characters that he used to create his greatest concept record yet, ‘From The Inside.’
11. “He’s Back (The Man Behind The Mask)” – ‘Constrictor’ (1986)
ShareAfter stepping out of the spotlight for three years, Cooper returned with a heavy metal roar on his 1986 record ‘Constrictor.’ The album, featuring muscle-bound shredder Kane Roberts, contains this cheesy yet memorable tune that was used in the film ‘Friday The 13th Part VI: Jason Lives.’
10. “Escape” – ‘Welcome To My Nightmare’ (1975)
ShareOriginally written by Kim Fowley and the rest of The Hollywood Stars, the closer to 1975’s ‘Welcome To My Nightmare’ got the Alice Cooper treatment; including a rewrite of the verses and bridge.
9. “How You Gonna See Me Now” – ‘From The Inside’ (1978)
ShareGiven Alice’s penchant for shock rock, it’s understandable that some fans may forget what a great balladeer he is. We love his ballads, and we hope we’ve made our point: Alice Cooper is one of the most underrated ballad writers of his generation! Every other slow jam previously mentioned on this list were just the training wheels for this one. From 1978’s ‘From The Inside’, this touching piece of musical genius chronicles the real story of Cooper coming home to his wife Sheryl after recovering from alcoholism and was based on a real letter written to Sheryl at the time.
8. “Feed My Frankenstein” – ‘Hey Stoopid’ (1991)
Share“WE’RE NOT WORTHY! WE’RE NOT WORTHY!” This risque track is most known for its appearance in the 1992 music centric comedy, ‘Wayne’s World’, where Alice informs Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar the proper way to pronounce Milwaukee. (“It’s Mill-E-Wah-Que”).
7. “Welcome To My Nightmare” – ‘Welcome To My Nightmare’ (1975)
ShareThe opener and title track of Alice’s solo debut is an instant classic, and the first time we hear the rough vocals of Cooper without the original band behind him. The song, although more atmospheric than any of Alice’s previous works at the time, contains some tasty fills from new guitarists Dick Wagner and Steve Hunter. The almost funk influenced song contains a thumping bass line, horns, keys, and serves as a recipe for the next 40 years of Cooper’s career.
6. “Billion Dollar Babies” – ‘Billion Dollar Babies’ (1973)
ShareFeaturing the Scottish singer Donovan on backing vocals, the title track from the Alice Cooper Group’s 1973 release is everything you want from an Alice Cooper song. It’s evil, rockin’, and of course, contains the band’s trademark sarcasm that’s, as always, a bit macabre.
5. “Under My Wheels” – Killer (1971)
ShareThe rubber burnin’ “Under My Wheels” is a testament to the Alice Cooper Group’s beginnings in the rock and roll city of Detroit, Michigan and displays a band that is young, hungry, and fired up. This fast paced rocker joins “School’s Out” and “I’m Eighteen” as the most performed songs in Cooper’s catalog.
4. “Poison” – ‘Trash’ (1989)
ShareAlice’s return to the world of hard rock in the mid 1980’s was led by the release of 'Constrictor’ (1986) and ‘Raise Your Fist And Yell’ (1987) - both commercial failures. With the help of producer Desmond Child, Alice navigated the terrain of ‘hair metal’ with the release of 1989’s ‘Trash,’ and most importantly, the album’s lead single: “Poison.” The song reached #7 on the Billboard 100 chart, and brought The Coop back to the forefront of hard rock and heavy metal.
3. “School’s Out” – ‘School’s Out’ (1972)
ShareIn the words of Alice himself, “The two most joyous times of the year are Christmas morning and the end of school.” Although “School’s Out” wasn’t the Alice Cooper Group’s first hit on the Billboard charts, it was the hit that made them a household name. The single, celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year, is still an anthem for children worldwide and signals the start of summer vacation.
2. “I’m Eighteen” – ‘Love It To Death’ (1971)
ShareThis unforgettable track is the tune that brought Alice Cooper to American airwaves, garnered the attention of the mainstream masses, and proved that the group had what it takes to join the forces of hard rock. The song tackles the often confusing stage of life between adolescence and adulthood and remains a staple in Cooper’s live show.
1. “No More Mr. Nice Guy” – Billion Dollar Babies (1973)
ShareAnd lastly, coming in at the coveted number one spot is the Alice Cooper track that skyrocketed 1973’s 'Billion Dollar Babies' to #1 on the Billboard 100 chart. Cooper told Ultimate Classic Rock back in 2018 that the tune was 100% “autobiographical.” He says, “Everybody at that point didn’t know whether to love us or hate us. But I was definitely, with the general public, the worst person ever. I was the Antichrist.” Well, the Antichrist with the help of his bandmates penned one of hard rock’s most remarkable tracks that features doo-wop style background vocals, a sing-along chorus, and the dark satire that makes Alice Cooper… well… Alice Cooper.
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